At Tidewater Lactation Group, our compassionate Lactation Professionals offer multiple services and a variety of products to provide you with the best care for you and your child.
Prenatal Visits
- Private breastfeeding education; “Getting off to a Healthy Start and What to Expect the First 2 Weeks”. Your support partner is welcome.
- A discussion of your birth plan, any questions you have, or health concerns you would like to share.
- A thorough maternal history (including any prior birth experiences) will be documented through MilkNotes™.
- Optional; set-up and demonstration of your breast pump and flange fitting. (*If breast pump was acquired from us)
- Access to the advantages of MilkNotes™ online such as secure messaging with your Lactation Consultant, a view of your personalized care plan, and support documents provided by your Consultant.
- This Prenatal Visit establishes you as a client, making postpartum appointments as easy as scheduling a follow up!
- Once your baby is born, enter their birth information into your portal. Newborns get priority scheduling so contact your Consultant to make your postpartum appointment with Baby.
Office Visits
- A thorough maternal and infant history (prenatal, birth and feeding) will be documented through MilkNotes™.
- Evaluation of infant oral anatomy and mother’s breasts.
- Observation and assessment of a feeding, milk expression, baby’s feeding cues and response to feeding, ability to transfer milk, and pre- and post-feeding weights to measure volume of milk intake at the breast (BabyWeigh gram scale is used for accuracy).
- Documentation of the findings and plan agreed upon by both mother and consultant are written and the report sent to your care providers. Your care plan is made available to you via MilkNotes’ Parent Portal.
- Access to the advantages of MilkNotes™ online such as secure messaging with your LC, a view of your personalized care plan, and support documents provided by your LC.
Virtual Care
- A thorough maternal and infant history (prenatal, birth and feeding) will be documented through MilkNotes™.
- A limited visual evaluation of infant oral anatomy and mother’s breasts.
- Observation and assessment of a feeding, milk expression, baby’s feeding cues and response to feeding.
- A Virtual Visit will not include pre- and post-feeding weights to measure volume of milk intake at the breast.
- Documentation of the findings and plan agreed upon by both mother and consultant are written and the report sent to your care providers. Your care plan is made available to you via MilkNotes’ Parent Portal.
- You will have the same advantages through MilkNotes™ to secure message with your LC as well as access to your personalized care plan and literature provided by your LC.
Please note: Virtual Care visits are covered by certain Insurances at this time. Ask your carrier about coverage.
Pumping Appointment
- This type of appointment is with the breast pump only. Please be sure to bring the pump including your kit and power cord.
- A thorough maternal and infant history (prenatal, birth and feeding) will be documented through MilkNotes™.
- Evaluation of mother’s breasts and ensuring a proper fit of the flanges. Different sized flanges are available as well as soft Flexi-style silicone inserts.
- Assessment and guidance of proper use to make sure you are getting the full benefit of the pump.
- Establishing a manageable pumping schedule in relation to building a milk supply either for a NICU baby, a return to work or other circumstance.
- Documentation of the plan agreed upon by both mother and consultant. Your care plan is made available to you via MilkNotes’ Parent Portal.
- Access to the advantages of MilkNotes™ online such as secure messaging with your LC, a view of your personalized care plan, and support documents provided by your LC.
Home Visits
We only offer In-Office or Virtual appointments for our Tricare families
• Measuring and recording weight and a thorough maternal and infant history (prenatal, birth and feeding) will be documented through MilkNotes™.
• Evaluation of infant oral anatomy and mother’s breasts.
• Observation and assessment of a feeding, milk expression, baby’s feeding cues and response to feeding, ability to transfer milk, and pre- and post-feeding weights to measure volume of milk intake at the breast (BabyWeigh gram scale is used for accuracy).
• Documentation of the findings and plan agreed upon by both mother and consultant are written and the report sent to your care providers. Your care plan is made available to you via MilkNotes’ Parent Portal.
• Access to the advantages of MilkNotes™ online such as secure messaging with your LC, a view of your personalized care plan, and support documents provided by your LC.
Travel Fees may apply beyond 20 miles from our office.
Prenatal Breastfeeding Class
Get off to a Healthy Start, learning about the first two weeks of breastfeeding and how birth and your hormones work together.
Insurance & Pricing
Multiple insurances are accepted. If approved, coverage is 100% with no co-pay.
Self-Pay pricing without insurance is $200. Home visits are $300 (if available). We can provide you with a SuperBill to submit to your insurance for reimbursement.
Check your coverage and request a consult.
Please read our Cancellation Policy.
Initial visits are typically an hour of face-to-face care. Follow-up appointments are sometimes necessary and based on a treatment plan that is agreed upon by the provider and the parent(s). You also have secure messaging available to you for questions, comments, or updates that may arise between appointments.
Other Services
Bra Fitting, $10 *Free with purchase
Let us help you find the perfect fitting bra. One of our certified specialists will measure your proper size and you can then try on different styles in both bras and tanks. Recommended for 38 weeks gestation or later as your size will continue to grow. This service is by appointment only.
Weight Checks, $20
If you are concerned about your baby’s weight you can come into the office to use our Babyweigh scale. This is not a consultation with a Lactation Consultant. This service is by appointment only.
Creamatocrit Testing, $25
Curious about how many calories are in your milk? Are you being asked to supplement? We use a centrifuge designed to measure the caloric and fat content of breast milk. Have your milk tested in the office in just minutes. Creamatocrit testing is by appointment only.
Hospital Grade Pumps
We rent the New Ardo Bellis, Ardo Carum, Spectra S3, PJ’s Comfort, Ameda Elite, Medela Symphony, Medela Classic, and Medela Lactina. See our Hospital Grade Rental Page for more info on how to get started with a pump rental. *Some purchase options are available.
Pumps for Purchase
We currently carry Ardo Alyssa, Ardo Alyssa Hands-Free, Ardo Amaryll, Cimilre S6+, Cimilre S6, Cimilre S5+, Cimilre S7, Cimilre P1, Spectra S1 Plus, Spectra S2 Plus, Spectra 9, Zerlar Silicone, Zomee Z2, Zomee Z2 with Handsfree Cups, and Zomee Fit Wearable. See our Pumps page for more info.
Nursing & Pumping Apparel
We carry an assortment of approved military uniform breastfeeding t-shirts.
We also carry Bravado bras and tanks, ask about a professional fitting.